The 230 km long Ruhr Valley Cycle Route follows the River Ruhr from its source in Sauerland to where it flows into the River Rhine in Duisburg. The cycle tour has been distinguished by the ADFC (German Cyclists' Federation) as a "4 star quality cycle route," which combines nature and culture and invites you to explore the Ruhr Area. MORE
Zeche Zollern
"Mansion of labour" is the name given by contemporaries to arguably the most beautiful colliery in the Ruhr area. Zollern colliery was famous in Dortmund above all for the plant floor, with its art nouveau entrance. A major attraction, Zollern is now one of the highlights on the Route of Industrial Heritage. It is a major excursion destination in Dortmund and should not be missed during a city break in the Ruhr area. MORE
Bild: Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum
Deutsches Bergbau-Museum
As a popular excursion destination for about 400,000 visitors annually, including tourists, people from the Ruhr Area, families with children and school groups, the German Mining Museum in Bochum provides comprehensive information on all the natural resources from the era of industrialisation to the present. More
Railway romantics in the Ruhr area: the Ruhr Valley Railway (Ruhrtalbahn) links major places of interest on the River Ruhr between Hagen main train station and the Railway Museum Bochum-Dahlhausen and makes the journey through the Ruhr Valley a real experience. MORE
Bild: Westfalenpark Dortmund
Westfalenpark Dortmund
Westfalenpark (Westphalia Park) Dortmund, which as an attractive and active leisure park, is a major excursion destination for the town and region with its many opportunities for "relaxing – learning – experiencing". Families in particular enjoy the tranquillity of the park and use it as a relaxing stop on a short trip to the Ruhr area. MORE
Photo: Museum der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt
Museum of German domestic shipping
In Germany's biggest museum of the domestic shipping history an exciting permanent exhibition is shown in a heritage-protected art nouveau indoor swimming pool. MORE
Picture: Rhenish industrial museum in Oberhausen
Rhenish industrial museum - Location Oberhausen
For those who always wanted to learn how it is worked with an engine lathe, a visit in the Rhenish industrial museum (RIM) location Oberhausen is worthwhile! MORE
